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PJ11 URC

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

104,174 mi
Last recorded104,174 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ11 URC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 104,174 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Offside Rear Lens damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2024 104,174 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Offside Rear Lens damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2023 104,099 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 104,095 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 95,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front Bracket Rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Tail Box Casing Outlayer Rusted

Fail 7 Nov 2022 95,558 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front Bracket Rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Tail Box Casing Outlayer Rusted

Pass 24 Nov 2021 84,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 84,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 74,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tail Box Outer Casing Rusted

Fail 6 Nov 2020 74,034 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tail Box Outer Casing Rusted

Pass 1 Jul 2019 63,199 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 51,149 miles

Rear Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 45,113 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 34,925 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 34,925 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 29,682 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm and has screw in it

Fail 16 Jul 2014 29,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre 3mm and has screw in it

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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PJ11 URC is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2011 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 46,711 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ11 URC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 15 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PJ11 URC is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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